Many students at the University of West Georgia may have been shocked by the drastic increase in tuition this year, yet for others the rates only increased by a nominal amount.
To passing students, one question was asked: “Why is Labor Day still celebrated?”
The unanimous response remained, “I don’t know.”
There is history behind the annual day that the nation receives off from school or work.
UWG’s on-campus copy center, Publications and Printing, received 11 first place awards for print excellence and an Award of Excellence from the Printing Industry Association of Georgia (PIAG).
Parking has been an issue for years at UWG. On a typical school day a commuter is always hoping he or she gets a parking spot. Some have to leave their houses an hour early just to make sure they are able to find a spot and make it to class on time.
Announcements for the week of September 1st 2010
Student Activities Council held its first All SAC of the semester on Aug. 23. The meeting was held to get students excited about a new year of events and to introduce its new rewards program. The new system was created to put spotlight on the organization’s several loyal members.
Every year on Labor Day weekend, college sorority women dress in their best sundresses and put on an unwavering smile for a weekend called recruitment, better known as sorority rush.
Authors and spouses Jane Satterfield and Ned Balbo spoke, read and signed books at UWG.
On Aug. 27, Dr. Muhammad Yunus visited the University of West Georgia for a lecture and book signing. Dr. Yunus is not only considered the “Father ofMicrocredit”, but was also the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006.
The Student Activities Council hosted the Welcome Back Concert for the University of West Georgia last Friday night in the Campus Center Ballroom. Rap group Cool Kids held a concert, entertaining students attending to enjoy the festivities.
Many students gathered at the University of West Georgia’s Love Valley to have fun and enjoy free food at the Excel Center Kickoff Cookout on Aug. 18.
The University of West Georgia’s Greeks kicked off the semester on Aug. 10 in the Campus Center Ballroom, where students were able to meet with the Greeks to find out about them and their organization.
With classes back in session, students may notice some professors have gone, while others have been gained.
The cost of tuition for continuing students and incoming freshman who attend the University of West Georgia ranges from $154 to $2,298 dollars, depending on the number of credit hours. Yet if a student were to pay tuition alone their classes would likely be canceled and their account charged a $75 late fee.
With new students come changes, with changes come questions and – thanks to the Student Government Association – with questions come answers.
Since June, the president and the provost of UWG, Dr. Beheruz Sethna and Dr. Sandra Stone, respectively, have been meeting with faculty members to discuss possible improvements for the College of Arts and Sciences to accommodate changes around campus – namely, to split the college into three smaller colleges.
On August 11 in the University of West Georgia’s Love Valley, the Welcome Back Blast was held to entertain a crowd full of students.
The University of West Georgia’s own television station, UTV-13, will be holding anchor auditions for its signature newscast, UTV-13 News, on Thursday evening, August 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Room 132 of the Education Center located in the back of the building.
Recently a group of 12 students and two professors from the University of West Georgia and Georgia State University traveled to France with the Bayeux Art program from July 2-21.
Across campus, the Department of Housing and Residence Life has raised rent by an average of $20 per month. However, do the improvements to the residence halls justify the increase in rent? Do the students actually require these improved residence halls?
ANNOUNCEMENTS WEEK 18-24TH
All week the Greeks showed their stuff and had fun doing it. Greek week began on Saturday, April 17 and went until Friday, April 23.
Who knew a barrage of letters, phone-calls and a massive protest could wake up the folks in the gold dome?
With graduation just around the corner, seniors are finding finals week stressful with the combination of last minute papers, finals, presentations and more.
As spring semester comes to an end, many students prepare for the upcoming summer classes.
Announcements for the week April 28, 2010.
As summer quickly approaches, many students look forward to vacations, spending time with friends and sleeping in late. For some students, schoolwork is the last thing to think about over the summer.
As school comes to an end, students begin to search for summer jobs.
On April 14, students, visitors and staff crowded together into the Biology Building Lecture Hall to see and hear Captain Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk, navigator of the Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress bomber.
The University of West Georgia’s Department of Campus Planning and Facilities is being recognized for their continuous improvement process. This department recently received the FMXcellence Award from Building Operating Management Magazine, the first time this award has been awarded.
April is alcohol awareness month, and the non-profit organization, Screening for Mental Health, is offering an online alcohol screening program called College Response, available at collegeresponse.org.
As the spring semester winds down, students begin to get ready for their finals. The Excel Center sponsors Reading Day, an annual event where students can study and relax before their last exams of the semester.
One of the most common ways to get publicity for events, organizations and other items is to post flyers around the campus.
Campus Announcements for the week of April 21st, 2010.
Schedule for Greek Week Spring 2010.
Coming to college, you’re always informed that there is the possibility of getting that roommate from hell. The roommate that eats all your food or steals you boyfriend/ girlfriend. Well here are a few hellish roommate stories.
The much anticipated student-run internet radio station The WOLF finally launches April 21.
The red carpet was rolled out for the Student Activities Council sixth annual Golden Pack awards, and everyone was dressed to impress. On April 8, University of West Georgia students took their stroll down the carpet to attend the awards ceremony in the Campus Center Ballroom.
Ashley Woll, a 23 year-old senior sociology major and criminology minor at the University of West Georgia, is the newly-crowned Ms. Wheelchair Georgia USA for 2010.
Announcements for the week of April 14th, 2010.
From that first touchdown or 3-point basket, to the first part in the school play, to that very last dance at the senior prom, life has changed and people have grown.
The Delta Sigma Theta sorority has made their return to the University of West Georgia. The Deltas are one of the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s active sororities at UWG. Prior to their return, sorority members of Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho were the only options.
UWG hosted both a volunteer fair for a Day of Civic Engagement in the Campus Center and a Community Fair outside of the Ingram Library. Many groups attended to promote their organizations to the students, offering interested students the chance to gain more information about organizations they hoped to work with in the future.
April showers not only bring May flowers, but this month marks the National Autism Society’s Autism Awareness month. People throughout the US have been making the effort to spread the understanding of the developmental disability that affects one in 110 children since the 1970’s, according to the Center for Disease Control.
Dr. Tomas Peterson and the undergraduate honors education students have created the Supporting People at Risk Program to bring the SPARK alive for Carrollton’s troubled youths. The program makes connections between UWG students and juveniles in jail.
From updating statuses on Facebook to gathering information for research reports, cell phones are an essential part of a college student’s life. But what if they served a more instructive purpose, such as enhancing classroom participation?
The Jack E. Threadgill, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was recently created for accounting majors at UWG. The scholarship will honor the late Jack Threadgill,
Carrollton's first public accountant and also the first president of the West Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Accountants.
Taylor Power Harrison, a University of West Georgia student, recently created the Lost Pets of Carrollton Facebook group, a student-friendly way to try to get a pet home.
Four University of West Georgia students are finalists in the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race T-shirt Competition.
It’s that time again. The end of the semester is drawing near, and many students are planning how they’ll spend their summer away from campus. But first, they have to start thinking about next semester. That’s right -- it’s time to register for summer and fall courses already.
Dr. Ben de Mayo, professor of physics, recently gave a presentation at the Boyd Lecture Hall to explain what vortices are and to demonstrate what they can do. The audience mainly consisted of parents with young children, aged four to 12 years old. However, University of West Georgia students also attended.
Imagine, as an American, dating a person from another country, going with them to meet their parents and struggling to speak the family’s native language. This is exactly what happened to Kelly Williams, a friend of Dr. Rebecca Olive, a professor in the Department of Foreign Language and Literature.
Announcements for the week of April 7th, 2010.
Several “celebrities” were spotted on the University of West Georgia’s campus, and all of the sightings occurred during the Student Activities Council’s Celebration of Womanhood on April 2. Female students from all campus organizations were honored with awards named after female celebrities, based on that celebrity’s persona and image.
Those who came to the poetry reading on Wednesday, March 17 had the opportunity to hear a poetry reading from poet Kathy Fagan and Dr. Katie Chaple.
The University of West Georgia’s athletic director Darryl Dickey announced on Tuesday, March 23, that women’s basketball coach Craig Roden would be moving on to a new job, ending his 13-year tenure.
Entering into spring vacation early last week, the University of West Georgia Wolves’ baseball team could not seem to catch a break in ending their six-game losing streak, instead falling to the visiting 16th nationally ranked North Georgia College and State University Saints 7-3 on Tuesday.
The West Georgia Wolves were swept by a Mars Hill hit parade Wednesday afternoon, losing both games of a double-header at Cole Field. Scoring early and often, the Mars Hill College Lions soundly defeated West Georgia 11-5 in the first game and 7-1 in the second.
The West Georgia Wolves’ softball team was over-powered by Alabama-Huntsville Saturday afternoon at University Field, losing both games in a double header 6-0 and 14-0. The number nine ranked Chargers’ lethal offense ripped through Carrollton like a category five tornado, destroying everything in their path.
Concerned University of West Georgia students held a rally on Maple Street in front of Front Campus Drive on March 11 at 12:30 p.m. Students loudly voiced opinions about the proposed $300 million in budget cuts that the state legislature has made in order to balance the Georgia’s budget.
The Ingram Library has already begun the preparations for an $8 million construction project that will renovate the ground and main floors and recreate the state capitol office of Georgia House Speaker Thomas B. Murphy.
The University of West Georgia’s Mass Communications department held its 29th annual Media Day in the Campus Center Ballroom on March 10. Current students, alumni, department instructors and media professionals all attended.
The West Georgian interviews SGA vice president candidates
Announcements for the week of March 17, 2010.
With graduation looming around the corner, there are many things that the University of West Georgia seniors should be thinking about. Questions about jobs, what comes next and how to get prepared come to mind. These questions may be stressful, especially if still immersed in classes and working. Don’t sweat it out quite yet.
Upon completion of the new Athletic Complex, the University of West Georgia decided to build a road that leads to the stadium directly from the university. The road is approximately 3,385 feet long and can be found between The Coliseum and the Z-6, off of West Georgia Drive.
The University of West Georgia has made it easier for students, faculty and staff to gain access to different types of equipment with the Outdoor Rental Center.
After several long weeks of endless studying and worrying about things like budget cuts and grades and trudging to class in spite of heavy snow and rain, it’s finally time for spring break!
Dating. To some, the word may conjure up nightmarish images: awkward conversation over dinner, ambiguous relationship statuses and agonizing over text messages.
On March 2, concerned UWG students packed TLC Room 1305 to the brim during the “Fight For Your Education” SGA-hosted meeting.
Last week, the University of West Georgia’s community was rattled when a young woman was sexually assaulted while walking on campus. News of the incident caused much concern, and several organizations made an effort to ease the minds of the students.
Pregnancy rates at the University of West Georgia are at an all-time high. Denise Parham, the Women’s Health nurse practitioner at UWG’s Health Services, is seeing more women than ever test positive for pregnancy.
TWG interviews SGA presidential candidates
Announcements for the week of March 10th.
If interested in different cultures, human evolution, and finding fossils, anthropology is an ideal major. UWG anthropology professors discussed the opportunities of majoring or minoring in anthropology on March 3 in the Anthropology building Room 12.
The national service sorority Gamma Sigma Sigma has been collecting old cell phones to give to soldiers currently serving overseas.
The Crime Awareness and Prevention Education group hosted the Crime Awareness Charity Ball on Thursday, Jan. 25. The theme of the ball was “Giving from the Heart” and over 170 people were in attendance. The event raised over $1,600.
Every month has a special day to celebrate or a day to reflect on something significant in our country's history. The month of March is Women's History Month.
Most college students drink. Students drink at parties, bars, restaurants, gatherings, at dinner or even alone. But are the students at the University of West Georgia truly informed about the effects of alcohol, and do students understand the responsibility that comes with drinking?
The University of West Georgia’s Center for Public History set out to answer the question “Does Place Still Matter?” for a crowd of students and community members Thursday morning in the Ingram Library. The overall theme of the presentation was an emphatic “Yes” to the presentation’s title.
Students could find their majors “suddenly disappear,” said UWG President Beheruz Sethna while speaking to the Student Government Association at its Feb. 25 meeting on the proposed Ga. Legislature budget cuts.
The life of a transfer student may be stress and anxiety filled during the first few months. Starting at a new school, learning a new campus and meeting new friends are just a few of the challenges encountered when one transfers from one university to the next.
The University of West Georgia’s Excel Center hosted their annual Day of Hope celebration in The Coliseum on Feb. 24. The celebration honors those who have earned and kept the HOPE Scholarship by maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0.
Want to study abroad but can’t find the funds to do so? The Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Program is available to any student who currently receives the Pell Grant.
Since registration is right around the corner, choosing to study abroad during the fall 2010 semester may not be a hard decision.
Studying for an exam may be stressful and overwhelming. Most students don’t even know where to begin preparing for an exam day. The Academic Success Seminar at the University of West Georgia’s University Community Center Room 312 on Feb. 24 provided students with valuable test-taking tips for the next exam.
Announcements for the week of March 1st, 2010.
The use of profane language is common in today’s society. It’s hard to walk down the street without hearing “d---” or “s---,” and these words no longer faze listeners. So the big question is, what the “f---” is with all the cursing?
With university housing rates as high as $2,550 per semester, at approximately $637 each month, students are looking for more affordable off-campus housing solutions that are within walking distance of the campus.
With so many successful medical dramas on television such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “House,” and the sitcom “Scrubs,” have you ever wondered what affect the media has on the way we now view real-life nurses?
Everyone has heard the term “college dropouts.” Everyone knows a friend or two that are full-time party goers who could not keep up with the coursework or responsibilities that attending a university requires. But one never hears about the people that make a career out of being a college student.
IHOP’s National Pancake Day Raises $3,300 for Children’s Miracle Network
For some, three words were all it took to get them to join the International House of Pancakes as they celebrated their fourth annual National Pancake Day on Feb. 23 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m: “IHOP’s free pancakes.”
At around 8:00 a.m. Mon. morning, two white males robbed a student at gunpoint near Tyus Hall.
Republican Senator Johnny Isakson stopped by the Campus Center Ballroom on Feb. 17 for a town hall meeting, one of many visits he’s been making around Ga. while home from Washington, D.C.
The University of West Georgia’s Mass Communications program is hosting their 29th annual Media Day on March 10. Students interested in a career in television, radio broadcasting, journalism, or public relations should attend the event to gain insight and meet others in their field of interest.
The University of West Georgia’s first meeting of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws chapter met in Humanities on Feb. 11 to discuss options for changing current Georgia laws addressing marijuana.
Most students at the University of West Georgia attend traditional classes, listen to lectures, take notes and participate in discussions in a classroom setting. However, the option of taking courses via eCore means attending class traditionally may be a thing of the past.
Common illnesses are currently circulating around the University of West Georgia’s students, including upper respiratory infections, mono, gastroenteritis and chlamydia, according to Nurse Practitioner Greg Heath at Health Services.
Last Wednesday, the University of West Georgia’s Iota Phi Theta chapter held the second part of a discussion entitled “A Man’s Thoughts, A Woman’s Desires.”
The African Student Association celebrated its third annual African night with the theme “Stuck in the Middle: A Culture Shock” on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom. Over 300 people attended the event, which focused on celebrating African culture through drama, dance, cuisine, poetry and fashion.
Quencina is a senior here at the University of West Georgia. A native of Antigua, she went to Africa and found herself compelled to learn more about African customs, and pursue the advancement of women’s rights in Africa, especially Ghana.
The rising cost of college tuition, gas, and materialistic items in today’s economic crisis makes credit cards seem like a saving grace for most university students.
The University of West Georgia’s campus is sprawling with beautiful flowerbeds, trimmed green grass and shrubs, and clean cement paths – but most students are unaware of the people who contribute to make the campus look this way.
University of West Georgia students who feel their dorm room is in desperate need of a makeover will have the opportunity to purchase posters and a variety of other items at Beyond the Wall, an annual poster sale extravaganza. Rain or shine, the event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 11 in front of the University Community Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The International Student Club hosted its 25th annual International Night at the Z-6 on Thursday, Feb. 4. The club, founded 29 years ago, invited those attending to try the club’s “Flavors of the World.” The planning for this year’s event started as early as September 2009.
The University of West Georgia is currently offering a new program that allows students to be rewarded for the events that they attend on-campus. Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement, students may use a “Frequent Fun Card” that allows students to win prizes at the end of the semester. All students are invited to participate in the program.
At the University of West Georgia, it is virtually impossible not to find at least one student organization that is interesting. Students are always looking for a group of individuals that they can share ideas and participate in activities with.Currently, there are 137 registered student organizations on-campus, varying in interests from political and service groups to religious organizations. UWG also has 22 Greek organizations.
The University of West Georgia’s Health Services held a program on Feb. 1 about how to stay protected during sexual intercourse. Cheyenne Smith, one of the event’s speakers, discussed different types of protection with students. The program was informative, introducing topics such as the safety of different condom types.
From Feb. 1 to14, the Student Government Association is asking students to help choose the name of the university’s new Advising Tracking and Degree Audit System. The new and improved system will make the advising process easier for both students and advisors and will be available in time for fall and summer registration.
Once again, it’s time for students to begin filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the upcoming summer, fall, and spring semesters. Here are some things students should keep in mind when filling out their FAFSA.
When human trafficking becomes a topic of conversation, both college students and the American population as a whole tend to feel untouchable. There seems to be a general consensus that nothing as tragic as human trafficking could ever happen to them. However, the reality is sobering.
Atlanta is one busy city, with its rumbling Marta trains, the Phillips Arena and midday traffic. Holding steady as one of top 50 largest cities in the United States, Atlanta is well-known for a number of things—the Georgia Aquarium, the Coca-Cola Company and its night life. However, many people may not know Atlanta holds the largest population of homosexuals in the US.
The University of West Georgia’s students are being honored nationally by the organization “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” The organization honors juniors, seniors, and graduates with high GPAs and who are outstanding campus leaders for their scholastic and community achievements. Unlike some honorary organizations, “Who’s Who” is free to join.
The Center for Student Involvement recently hosted Student Organizational Week on Jan. 25 through 29
Joining a student organization is a great way to get involved at the University of West Georgia and meet other students with similar interests. The Center for Student Involvement recently hosted Student Organizational Week on Jan. 25 through 29 outside the Campus Center Ballroom.
Mother Teresa once said, “It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” On Jan. 4, University of West Georgia students put this idea into action by hosting an Operation Haiti benefit concert to assist earthquake victims.
Several University of West Georgia student organizations rallied together to sponsor a student panel to address racial tension and student body division on Jan. 26 in the Campus Center Ballroom. The panel, named “Coexist,” featured student panelists answering pre-selected questions asked by a moderator, in hopes of promoting unity among the students, faculty and staff.
The University of West Georgia has been growing steadily over the past few years. The university has experienced growth including increasing the number of student parking spaces, library renovations, a new football stadium and a coliseum for sports activities. However, UWG has outgrown its current bookstore, causing students frustration.
Event Sponsored By The International Student Club
The University of West Georgia’s International Night is a community-wide event that promotes cultural diversity, understanding, exchange, information, education and fun. Sponsored by the International Student Club, the event invites UWG students and members of the community to partake in food and entertainment from as many as 30 different countries.
UWG Blood Drive
The American Red Cross returned to the University of West Georgia on Jan. 25 as part of its national campaign to collect blood.
Seated on a piece of concrete that was once home but is now a piece of rubble, is a small child. No older than two-years-old, covered in debris and wearing torn clothes, she sits and waits.
The 15 Minutes Or Later Myth
How many students have heard that there is a written rule where you are allowed to leave your class if your professor shows up 15 minutes late or later? Well, this is just one of the many myths that have been spreading throughout the West Georgia campus. Now, it is time to find out if these are myths or truths.
The University of West Georgia’s Student Government Association, in cooperation with Carroll County and Carrollton, will replace 75 to 80 street signs on Maple Street with signs printed in UWG colors with a college logo.
Constantly, resident assistants are letting students into their rooms, dealing with inconsiderate students and convincing residents to attend programs through pleading and bribery. Still, they handle their schoolwork and involve themselves in organizations.
How do they prepare?
Georgia Resident Assistant Saturday Seminar, an annual event known as GRASS to Ga. R.A.’s, is a large part as to how they handle their roles.
A community information service that keeps users up-to-date on issues.
The advancement of technology makes it easier and more convenient for the University of West Georgia and the population of Carrollton to stay abreast of local news and activities. However, most students are unaware of Nixle.com, a community information service that keeps users up-to-date on issues including updates on the local police department, schools, and various community agencies and organizations.
The College of Arts and Sciences expects to award students $5,000 in grants this spring.
The College of Arts and Sciences expects to award students $5,000 in grants this spring.
The new Undergraduate Student Professional Development Grant Program, only offered to art and science majors, is available for students in need of extra cash for school purposes including projects and educational needs.
It’s no surprise that the University of West Georgia has experienced some major growth over the past several years. What might be a surprise to some is how much.
A key development in the university’s advancement is the enrollment. Each semester, UWG continues to establish unprecedented enrollment records.
Swine Flu prevention methods.
The H1N1 flu virus, also known as the “Swine Flu,” has been a concern to students and to those in the community ever since new strands of it emerged in 2009. Although new cases of H1N1 are on the decline nationally, cases of the virus are still reported on-campus.
Faculty, staff and student organizations joined forces after a devastating earthquake stuck Haiti on January 12. Within a week, the university had already established an Earthquake Relief Fund that enabled students to make contributions to Haitian victims by simply calling 678-839-6582 or visiting the website www.westga.edu/alumni.
SGA president Alan Webster said that the panel discussion Co-exist will hopefully air out racial tensions on campus this semester. The ten-member panel, to be held tentatively on Jan. 28, will consist of members and leaders from a variety of student organizations including the Black Student Alliance, the Latino Cultural Society, the International Student Club and Pan-Hellenic that will answer student-determined questions.
Windows 7 Now Available With Student ID
The University of West Georgia’s Student Information Technology Services is offering Windows 7, the newest operating system, for students.
A letter from Frederick Curtis.
On behalf of the University of West Georgia, and a host of student groups and organizations who selflessly work to take West Georgia to higher heights, we hope that this letter finds you all in sufficient grace and abundant peace.
Citizens’ rights are a major part of American society and its government. The right to freedom of expression is one we all know by heart. For example, as long as a statement is true, a citizen is allowed to say or write anything about someone else. From this concept arises the idea of blogging, the right to say how you feel about something.
"Vaccination Programs" hoax.
Many people have realized the severity of the swine flu or the H1N1 virus. Some people have used this fear as a way to initiate an illegal internet phishing scam.
Traditional hall renovations.
In the fall of 2009, fewer than 100 freshmen were moved out of Downs Hall to begin a new renovations project sponsored by the Department of Housing and Residence Life. Director Stephen Whitlock, hopes to complete renovations on all of the traditional halls, raising the bar of UWG to compete with other universities in Georgia.
New bus stop and turn lane.
As of spring 2010, the department of Auxiliary Services at UWG implemented a new regiment for easing the difficulty of traffic on the University of West Georgia campus. Over the Christmas break, the department added a new apartment shuttle bus stop in front of the Townsend Center for Performing Arts, as well as new turn lanes at the TLC traffic light.
People from different nations of the world came together in the Campus Center Ballroom to celebrate each other’s cultures at the Multi-Cultural Ball on Wednesday, Oct. 28. People from Nigeria to Japan shared their...
Event Raises Money for Research
The Panhellenic Council sponsored the "Cookout for a Cure" on Oct. 28 in Love Valley from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets were $5, but students could donate as much money to the cause as desired. The tickets were sold outside...
ITS planned on updating UWG e-mail accounts over fall break, but were unable to due to foreign encoding found in e-mail folders. SGA President Alan Webster spoke with the West Georgian regarding the missed...
On Oct.19 and 20, Phi Delta hosted a car bash in the grassy area along the side of Ingram Library on the way to the UCC. The event took place from eight in the morning to around five in the evening each day.
On Oct. 20 the International Student Club held a Cultural Panel where students attended to learn about the international students’ home countries. The students presenting told the audience a mixture of information...
Claude Ouimet, a representative of The Climate Project, gave the University of West Georgia a call-to-action last Tuesday night in the Campus Center Ballroom. Ouimet’s message about climate change and...
As the first of many homecoming festivities, the banner contest kicked off last Monday. Many might have noticed the 18 banners hanging around the UCC. Chelsea Hood, University Traditions...
School spirit was abundant as students took part in the homecoming sidewalk chalk contest in front of the UCC on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The sidewalk contest is just one of many contests held for homecoming week.
On Thursday, the Student Activities Council hosted a Fear Factor-style competition in the Campus Center Ballroom. Students chose to either participate or watch. Those who chose to participate were given...
After a long night of drinking, partying, and generally having a good time, many college students are faced with a dilemma: How are they going to get home? Well now there is a new option. Rather than putting...
Alpha Kappa Psi held their first free AIDS testing event on Oct. 13 at the Campus Center. This year’s event featured representatives from Positive Response Incorporated, a local AIDS awareness and rehabilitation resource...
In order to increase international understanding and awareness of other cultures the University of West Georgia has introduced exchange programs with universities in other countries...
Assistant professor of sociology Neema Noori’s Understanding the Cultural Kaleidoscope lecture on the Middle East took a new edge on the topic. Noori decided to illuminate the audience about the several misconceptions...
Lambda hosted its sexuality panel Oct. 12 at 3:30 p.m. The panel spoke of their personal experiences and what led them to become members. “Lambda started in 1977 and the reason it is named Lambda...
Coupled with its bold beliefs and active members, Zion Campus Ministry kicked off their annual Zion Week, which included a jazz poetry night, a zesty Caribbean party known as A Taste of Z-Islands, and a Prayer Vigil for the...
Zion Ministries brings the Caribbean to Carrollton
Surrounded by trees and tranquility with timid sound of the fountain near the UCC, sounds of reggae music could be heard. Plastic palm trees, balloons, a limbo pole, and a man dressed up in a dreadlock wig set the stage for a trip to the Caribbean.
Treasured objects and artifacts in the community and held by the Center for Public History will be preserved for future generations with help from the Institute of Museum and Library Services “Connecting to Collections Bookshelf,” a core...
Critics Argue Prize Was Undeserved
The five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded President Barrack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, Oct. 9 for “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,” the Committee said.
The University of West Georgia’s STAND, also know as the Student Anti- Genocide Coalition, held a screening of the documentary “Invisible Children,” in the UCC Ballroom on Monday, Oct. 5. This documentary, created by...
What it Means For Students
The debate over the overhaul of the United States’ health care system has been raging in Washington over the past months. Congress has proposed complicated legislation, with bills ranging over one thousand pages.
New Station Will Feature Internet Streaming
The University of West Georgia plans to implement a new and improved student-run radio station on campus next semester. The University’s non-commercial radio station’s first broadcast was February 1973.
Students sat anywhere they could, on the floor, by the walls, at the feet of the very man they had come to see on the night Yusef Komunyakaa brought poetry, soul, and rhythm to the University of West Georgia.
Future David Letterman guest, Craig Anderson stopped by UWG over the weekend to wow diverse audiences with science experiments. Demonstrations were conducted in four sessions over Friday and Saturday in the TLC lecture hall 1305.
Thursday, Oct. 1 marked the 24th annual Run for UWG, formerly known as A DAY. Sponsored by First National Bank, the event started at 5 p.m.. in front of the UCC and included the Tot Trot for children ages two to six...
In a shining example of humanity, a group of science majors united by one professor orchestrated a pet food drive last week, resulting in over 100 lbs. of food. “This is close to home for [students], and...
Tips from a Professional Wedding Consultant
A wedding for most people is one of the biggest events in a person’s life. It is an unforgettable event not only for the bride and groom, but for the guests as well. However, if anybody has experienced an embarrassing...
Last week, members of Lambda, the University of West Georgia’s only gay-straight alliance organization, held a nacho sale Tuesday through Thursday in the Humanities building. For Lambda, the nacho sale is a continuance...
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Alan Garrett Jr., a prominent business litigator and partner of Kilpatrick-Stockton, discussed his involvement in the Supreme Court’s Guantanamo Bay detainee trails.
Each year, between 600,000 and 800,000 people are sold across international borders and forced into the commercial sex trade industry according to the U.S. Department of State.
This is just one of the many shocking facts...
On Tuesday, a student’s phone dropped in the bus. Naturally she panicked and looked on every bus for her phone. Frustrated and tired, she got on the last bus hoping against hope that she would find it there.
UTV 13, the student television station of the University of West Georgia, will now be broadcasting a daily newscast. According to Ellis Smith, UWG senior and producer of UTV-13, airing the newscast daily allows...
Lynde Nix, senior secretary in the music department, often assisted students and staff alike with her charm and giving demeanor. Subsequent to a demanding struggle with diabetes, Lynde Melissa Nix, 30, received news from her doctor that...
Since it’s inception in early September, University Stadium has been a target of praise and pride for Wolves fans; however, many students are concerned about the cost of the newest addition to UWG’s growing campus.
Members of the University of West Georgia’s only gay-straight alliance organization, volunteered at checkpoints in the Fourth Annual Overcome Ovarian Cancer 5k Walk in Alpharetta on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Free Verse and the University of West Georgia’s NAACP hosted this year’s 9/11 Remembrance in the University Campus Center at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24. The event opened with a soothing medley from the band, which consisted of...
Swipe after swipe, West Georgia students enter the Z-6 one after the other to enjoy their daily meals. And every day, the smiling lunch ladies are there to greet each student. Nancy, who is in charge of the cash register, may seem like...
Thursday, Sept. 24 Place of Refuge Campus Ministries put on their first Campus Crusade step show of the semester in Love Valley. Place of Refuge Campus Ministries was established on the UWG campus in 2008.
Twenty-one years ago, West Georgia College President Maurice Townsend announced that the college would have a satellite school in Newnan. Today the Newnan Center of UWG boasts a population of over 1,000 students and land of its own.
Since students began living on-campus at UWG, it is obvious that the internet connection in the dorm rooms are slowing down. With all the new technology enhancements going on around UWG, it seems that the internet speed...
Drinking under the influence an issue that affects a number of students. According to Alcoholalert.com, Georgia ranks sixth in the nation for number of alcohol related deaths. Defensive driving courses offer a plethora of...
Carroll County Residents under "Boil Water' Order, but Campus Water O.K. to Drink
Record setting rainfall and storms in the early morning hours of September 21, estimated by the National Weather Service to have exceeded 10-inches over a 12-hour time period, resulted in numerous floods and disruptions around the state of Georgia. Dr. Beheruz N. Sethna is asking faculty members to take into consideration individual circumstances due to localized flooding and closed roads.
Project Explores Political Consequences of Melting Artic
The National Science Foundation Grant awarded $82,000 to the University of West Georgia for a collaborative global warming research project. Hannes Gerhardt, an assistant geography professor, plans to...
Chairman of Carroll County Commission Under Fire
Chairman of Carroll Counties Board of Commissioners Bill Chappell is under fire from Carroll County citizens for allegedly committing unlawful acts and a failure to perform his elected duties while in office.
Dueling Poets
As part of a prelude to the poetry reading by Pulitzer Prize winner Yusef Komunyakaa, the West Georgian interviewed Dr. Chad Davidson, a professor in the English Department and one of the leading faculty members in creative writing.
Energy Department Begins New Program to Cut Appliance Costs
Its that time again, UWG. The government has issued a new “cash for” program. By the end of this year, consumers all over the nation will be able to take advantage of the “cash for appliances” program, which will offer rebates on a wide range of...
To pay tribute to the ratification of our government, President George Bush made the week of Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 as Constitution Week and Sept. 17 as Constitution Day. To celebrate the event, the Ingram Library held a...
Salsa Boot Camp, sponsored by the Latino Cultural Society, was held Tuesday, Sept. 15 in the lower level of the Z6. Instructed by UWG alumni Neil Dajic, the event attracted a diverse group of approximately 40 students to come and learn...
Sexuality Panel Presses for Protection
Tuesday, Sept. 15 marked the University of West Georgia’s 23rd annual Responsible Sexuality Panel: Let’s Talk About Sex. Hosted by Professor Neill Korobov, there was a great turnout by students in the Campus Center for...
Christine Sneed Travels from Illinois to Talk to UWG Students
Over 50 students and faculty crowded into the small Kennedy Chapel nestled in the eastern corner of campus this past Thursday night for a reading hosted by the English department to hear a short story by Christine Sneed, a special guest that...
Post-Women Set Example for Helpfulness
Sonja Pitts, Greta Curby, Becky Merrill, Melba Hanes and Janet Kindred run the post office and 3,210 post boxes at UWG like clockwork. They work from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to ensure that every bill, postcard...
Students Clean Trash from River
For the 11th year in a row, volunteers came out for the Little Tallapoosa Clean-up, where groups traditionally round up discarded materials in and around the creek that runs through the UWG campus.
Everyone knows parking on campus is difficult, but it may help for students to know where it is and isn’t legal to park, and what to do with a parking ticket. First of all, there are signs denoting who can park in each lot or strip of parallel spaces.
Donation Given in Honor of Former Speaker Thomas Murphy
Ingram Library has received a sum of eight million dollars from Georgia legislators to perform a massive renovation in honor of Thomas B. Murphy, former speaker. In return for the funding, the library promised to reconstruct Murphy’s office in the library.
Yusef Komunyakaa, known best for the 1994 Pulitzer Price for Poetry and the 2001 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, will be reading from his own works in a Campus Center Ballroom on September 30 at 7 p.m.
Students Volunteer for Non-Profit Work to Boost Resumes
UWG’s Career Services hosted the Community Involvement Fair outside the UCC on September 9th. Volunteering for a non-profit organization adds interest to a job resume. Student volunteers impress potential employers with their hard work...
Foundation Brings Books to Community
Ferst addresses childhood literacy by mailing books out to Carroll County children under the age of 5. Every registered child receives a book and newsletter each month to promote better reading skills and comprehension.
Student Government Association Update
The Student Government Association discussed on Sept. 10 their intent to hold another, better publicized town hall meeting designed to give students a chance to speak out about student government, the campus’ new facilities and other issues.
Arts and Sciences Dean Speaks His Mind
A discussion about Sept. 11 took place in the campus centre ballroom on Sept. 8, three days before the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The discussion began with a speech by Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences George Kieh.
Ms. Wheelchair America Honors Mobility-Impaired Women
Ms. Wheelchair America is not your typical beauty pageant. Unlike traditional beauty pageants, there is no evening gown or swimsuit competition. Ms. Wheelchair America is a program that recognizes the accomplishments of women who utilize wheelchairs for mobility.
Fall Activities Arrive
First up on the agenda for UWG activities is football season. As you may already know, the Wolves played their first home game of the season on Sept. 5 in the new stadium. Don’t fret, there are several more home games left to attend.
In the walk of life it is truly amazing to meet a person so passionate about the gift of life. The University of West Georgia is lucky enough to have this in Debra Dugan.
EXCEL Center shows students how to "Live off the Land"
Failing calculus already? Has your laptop suddenly stopped working? If so, then you should know that UWG has quite a few resources on campus to help. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the EXCEL center held the success seminar- Living Off the Land
Unusually high prices force some to look elsewhere.
The pricing at C3 Convenience Store (C3) is unique. After all, where else can you get an umbrella for $9.89? While students appreciate the convenience of shopping at the C3, the unusually high prices charged for everyday items forces some to look elsewhere.
The reports of H1N1 and Influenza A on campus have frightened many students, but taking precautionary measures can limit the risk of catching and spreading the flu.
Bill would allow him to shut down private servers in 'emergency.'
Civil liberties advocates are outraged over a new proposed bill that legislative officials tried to hastily push through congress unbeknownst to the public entitled the CyberSecurity Act of 2009.
Students fail to show up following location change
The SGA’s first town hall meeting was an experiment in soliciting student concerns in order to effect positive change on campus. Unfortunately, students didn’t get the memo. The meeting was originally scheduled to be held at Bonner Hall.
Students in off-campus apartments are left out, as are most dorms on campus
As students gear up to go green on campus this Fall, off-campus apartment complexes like River’s Edge and The Grove struggle to maintain even basic recycling pick-up programs. According to Tim Grizzard, Assistant City Manager, Carrollton’s recycling program only covers apartments on Williams Street, Mitchell Street, and Hazel Mill Overlook.
Budget Cuts Force Ailing Teachers to Look Elsewhere for Care
With reports of the flu, both seasonal and Type A influenza on the UWG campus, UWG Health Services are doing all they can to prepare. However, in recent weeks there have been allegations that faculty and staff has been denied service at the infirmary.
Strange Heists Result in Valuables Being Left Untouched
A bizarre string of break-ins at the Millstone Townhomes apartment complex on Hays Mill Road has management and officers baffled. Three break-ins were reported at separate times. Although three separate apartments were targeted, two suffered more than one invasion. The incidents involved two three-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment, all of which have female occupants. Despite the multiple intrusions, only two items were stolen: a flat screen TV and an older laptop.
Students Learn Tips from London Businesses
Ten business students from the University of West Georgia traveled to London to participate in the marketing department’s summer study abroad program in 2009. First launched in the summer of 2002, the International Business London Study Program seeks to provide undergraduate business students with valuable academic and cultural experiences.
Carrollton’s Hidden Intellectual Gem
Due to construction at the Ingram Library, students who are eager to study and research in an accommodating environment could use a secondary option —Carrollton’s public library. Many students are unfamiliar with the West Georgia Regional Library because of its distance from the school. The library is located at 710 Rome St., which is only a couple of miles from campus. Making major improvements over the last few years, the library is better suited to serve the needs of the students at UWG and the surrounding community.
Using Employment Resources After Graduation
Job competition has increased making it more difficult for graduates to find a job. Statistics from AfterCollege.com show that over 80 percent of recent graduates are having trouble finding a job; however, students can prepare now to ensure a job after graduation.
Unsung Heroes of the Week
Being a freshman is challenging, but being a freshman in a country thousands of miles away from your home is very difficult. A group of people from Carrollton and UWG have taken it upon themselves to make life a little bit easier for international students.
Veterans Memorial Park Honors Freedom Fighters
For many students, the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park is a place that has been heard of by few. While most people are more concerned with to finding good food, cheap drinks, and fun times, these freedoms are possible because of the people remembered and honored in the Veterans Memorial.
Student tests positive for Influenza A - 90% probability of H1N1 infection
UWG has reported the first confirmed case of Influenza A, as well as the first case of seasonal flu. H1N1, or “swine flu,” is a subtype of Influenza A, and the Centers for Disease Control have advised that there is no need for testing further, as H1N1 has been declared a pandemic. Over 90% of those who test positive for Influenza A also test positive for H1N1, so all Influenza A cases are being treated as "swine flu."
Cancer Survivor Picklesimer Shares Story
On Thursday, August 20, the Pan-Hellenic Council hosted Ribbon of Hope in the Campus Center Ballroom to raise breast cancer awareness for both future sorority members and students.
Board of Regents Approves $17 Million Facility
According to Dr. Kathryn Grams, the dean of the school nursing, the $16.9 million-dollar facility is aimed to benefit the community, as well as the faculty and students at UWG.
“The university will be able to serve the community and prepare high-quality registered nurses for beginning and advanced practice roles, [and] allow more faculties to teach more students in a high quality learning environment,” said Grams.
UWG Makes Preperations
The Center for Disease Control is creating an H1N1 vaccine that it hopes will be available for use by fall.
Bank Ordered to Halt Dividend Payments
The holding company for the First National Bank of Georgia, after experiencing two consecutive years of losses, is working with regulators in an attempt to stay afloat. The bank, which has its main office on Maple Street, has been ordered by the Federal Reserve to halt dividend payments and “submit a plan to meet capital adequacy guidelines,” according to the Reuters news service.
Unsung Heroes
Rush Week is going strong for social sororities and fraternities, it’s nice to take a look at some lesser-known organizations here on campus as well.
Ingram Library is currently undergoing construction on the second and third floors. Work on the two floors started July 13, 2009. The work on the second floor is expected to finish before the end of August, while the third floor work should finish at the beginning of September. As a result of the construction, the second and third floors are closed. The construction work includes replacing the ceiling tiles, light fixtures, and metalwork on the two floors.
Receives Rave Reviews from Students
The Greek Village complex on the north end of campus was just finished over this summer, but the dust had little time to settle before new residents poured in from all over. It was some time in the making, but the new residents seem to think it was well worth the wait.
University of West Georgia has not only touched the hearts of its alumni and staff, but it has made such an impact on some that they wanted to give back to West Georgia by providing scholarships to students. Dorothy Pittman, daughter of, Brooks O. Pittman-- a former professor here at West Georgia from 1947 to his death in 1952--and his grandchildren have set up a scholarship in his honor. The scholarship will be granted to students who are Georgia residents and majoring in math, chemistry or physics.
Sell and buy at Carrollton’s local flea market. Cheap clothes, shoes, school supplies and other necessities are available at the West Georgia Flea Market located approximately 7 miles from the University of West Georgia campus on US Highway 27 in Bremen. The flea market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 5pm.
Meeting Recruitment Goals
Every fall at the University of West Georgia for the past 38 years, each of the nine Interfraternity Council and six National Panhellenic Council sororities prepare their chapters for the most essential part of their social year--rush, also known as recruitment.
The University of West Georgia is continuously growing and thriving, and the staff at Dining Services understands the growth pains, as well as the growing demand. One instance of this commitment to keeping the customers happy is through surveys, which have been said to be a direct reflection of what you see at the various dining spaces on campus, in addition to the culinary events held at the Z6.
On Thursday, August 20, the West Georgia Student Government Association briefly discussed its $30,000 budget for the 2009/2010 fiscal year and proposed expenditures adding up to approximately $19,400.
Approaching the end of its first year in operation in September, the Ombuds Office at the University of West Georgia was created to aid UWG’s faculty, staff and students to resolve conflict and help answer any questions that may arise dealing with school policies and procedures. An ombudsperson serves as someone who is appointed to hear and help resolve the concerns and complaints of the public.
The recent furlough mandate by Gov. Perdue has reached UWG as it prepares for the latest budget cuts. Perdue included three mandatory, unpaid furlough days for all state employees and teachers in his newest budget cut initiative. In order to prepare for the demands of the Governor’s Office, the University System of Georgia proposed a plan through a press release on August 12 that calls for a total of six furlough days for all of its 40,000 employees, except for those making under $23,660 a year.
West Georgian Funding Restored Following First Amendment Fight
As Former Editor-in-Chief, Ellis Smith, and SGA President, Alan Webster, laughed and conversed with one another near The West Georgian table at Summer Orientation on June 26, the arduous, heated debate over newspaper funding finally seemed to reach a close. Following The West Georgian’s publication of “Join a Frat with Buck Futter, Jr.,” by Jacob Lovell, a satire on Greek organizations, the SGA passed a bill that eliminated all newspaper funding and sparked over two months of Freedom of Speech debates.
Freshmen Enjoy Welcome Celebration in Love Valley
Wednesday evening marked the annual Welcome Back Celebration, the first campus event held for the fall semester. Love Valley swarmed with freshmen who eagerly participated in activities, proud sororities and fraternities who displayed their letters on t-shirts and baseball caps, and a plethora of students who indulged in the free food and sought solace under the shade of the trees.
Twice a year a dining survey is run, one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester. The objective of the survey is to provide feedback to the Auxiliary office on what you, the students, think about the dining performance of your school. Eleven of the thirteen schools in the district participate, and in this survey fifty percent of the participants were from here at West Georgia. The results are therefore a clear portrayal of how you feel about the dining performance of the University of West Georgia.
Freshmen Forecast
An increase in enrollment at the University of West Georgia is marked by the significant amount of registered freshman entering the fall 2009 semester. This semester alone, there are approximately 1,893 new freshmen at UWG out of a total of around 3,333 students, which also includes about 290 transfer freshmen.
Mark Reeves has made a number of changes and improvements to the student transportation system in recent years, but his newest venture – the purchase of three new buses – is the most substantial yet. The three ‘kneeling’ buses, so-named because they hydraulically lower themselves to curb level, will join the UWG bus fleet this week to make 10 buses total.
Changes, Awards, and Accomplishments You May Have Missed
The latest graduating class held a record number of graduate and undergraduate students: almost 850 walked across the stage. The ceremony was also the first commencement in the Coliseum, which had opened recently in the spring. Many students placed masking tape on their caps, sending messages like “Hire me!” and “Hi, Mom.” UWG continues to grow in size and capacity, increasing the student population by approximately 2,000 new freshmen.
Aramark and Residence Life celebrated the beginning of another school year on Saturday with the annual Hollapalooza festival in Love Valley as a part of the Best Week Ever event. Hollapalooza is meant to bring together on-campus residents from various resident halls and off-campus UWG residents, as well. With new faces and buildings around campus, the event in conjunction with the Best Week Ever program was created to unite students and encourage them to spend their weekends on-campus.
